We’ll Put That Name To The Test! 42mm Solar-Powered Lum-Tec Vortex D5 ( Lumtec ) Review

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We’ll Put That Name To The Test! Lum-Tec Vortex D5 ( Lumtec )​

Sep 7, 2022

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At long last, I'm finally going to check out a watch from Lum-Tec. As they have a reputation for having some of the best lume available. This is the Vortex D5, a 40mm solar-powered super compressor style diver.


00:00 Why This one?
01:09 Specs
01:47 The Case
02:53 Unidirectional Bezel?
03:40 Neon Dial
05:28 Ghosts In The Dial
06:20 Is it a Dead Parrot?
07:33 Alignment
08:23 Does it Have LUME TECH?
10:10 Strap
10:40 On the Wrist
11:10 Lack of...
12:20 Bottom Line

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Interesting review as compared to him I wear mine on a daily basis for over a year. Yes I agree with Buzz the CS is great as far turn around. I had the movement issue, The Lume does suck for a company called Lum -tec. The alignment on mine is spot on so I noticed on the video his was off. I was surprised about the 30 dollar movement and 600 dollar watch statement that he would have been happier if it was a 400 or 500 dollar watch. I think mine was 470 something on the pre order so maybe he might of liked it better if he had pre-ordered. Overall if I like mine with a few minor issues and it will continue to be a daily wearer in the distant future. Mike fyi it is a 42mm no big deal.
 
mschill813 said:
Interesting review as compared to him I wear mine on a daily basis for over a year. Yes I agree with Buzz the CS is great as far turn around. I had the movement issue, The Lume does suck for a company called Lum -tec. The alignment on mine is spot on so I noticed on the video his was off. I was surprised about the 30 dollar movement and 600 dollar watch statement that he would have been happier if it was a 400 or 500 dollar watch. I think mine was 470 something on the pre order so maybe he might of liked it better if he had pre-ordered. Overall if I like mine with a few minor issues and it will continue to be a daily wearer in the distant future. Mike fyi it is a 42mm no big deal.
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That was from his specs Mike, but thanks anyhow so I could correct it. It boggles my mind how these guys review trinkets and get something so basic wrong. I hope you and Buzz wear yours well.

  • Solar powered VS42A movement from Japan
  • Just 1 minute of sunlight produces a full day of power
  • 6 months power reserve on full charge (5 hours sunlight)
  • 316L Surgical grade Stainless Steel case
  • 42mm case width / 22mm lug width
  • 48mm lug to lug length with curved lug profile
  • 13.5mm case thickness
  • Internal rotating 120 click luminous diver bezel operated via crown@2:00
  • 200 Meters water resistance
  • Military grade Titanium Carbide gunmetal tone PVD hard coating
  • Bead blast finish for extra durability
  • Screw down crown with double Viton® seals
  • Semi-transparent solar dial
  • 2-tone glow X1 grade Super-Luminova with MDV technology
  • Premium, diamond-cut hands with X1 grade Super-Luminova
  • Solid, 316L Stainless Steel threaded caseback with Viton seals
  • Curved double dome sapphire
  • Military grade polarized double side anti-reflective coating
  • Anti-shock movement mounting system
  • Military style strap with matched gunmetal PVD hardware
  • Free lifetime pressure testing and seal cleaning
  • Two year limited warranty
  • Designed, assembled by hand and fully tested in Ohio
 
mschill813 said:
Interesting review as compared to him I wear mine on a daily basis for over a year. Yes I agree with Buzz the CS is great as far turn around. I had the movement issue, The Lume does suck for a company called Lum -tec. The alignment on mine is spot on so I noticed on the video his was off. I was surprised about the 30 dollar movement and 600 dollar watch statement that he would have been happier if it was a 400 or 500 dollar watch. I think mine was 470 something on the pre order so maybe he might of liked it better if he had pre-ordered. Overall if I like mine with a few minor issues and it will continue to be a daily wearer in the distant future. Mike fyi it is a 42mm no big deal.
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had my 600 Abyss for a few years and did really like it. Sold it on but the dial and case design were great. I'd give thought to going back in for the 44mm version. That said the lime was good to very good but not better than many other and certainly no Zelos.

I don't really think the Vortex is the place to judge Lum Tec's lume. You can't do thick applications on on this dial. Printed dials never hold the lume like applied markers.
 
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